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EFNL JUNIOR B&F INVITATIONS
VOTE COUNT | SATURDAY 12 AUGUST
HERITAGE ROUND
The Senior Men in their heritage guernsies, about to do battle with UFTG at home.#Hawka#Heritage Presented by Repurpose It
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Back Row: Harry Burgess, Ben Robertson, Max Brasher, Jayden Collins, Zack Brasher, Fletcher Duke, Andy Phillips, Damon Fairchild, Josh Begley, Jarrod Lake, Jess Bolton, Josh Hannon, Matthew Clark. Front Row: Nick Knoops, Ryan White, Jake Mellis, Mitch Jelo, Mitch Mellis, Nathan Hare, Luke Hare, Dean Grice, Kieran Edwards, Luke Flanagan.
APPRECIATION OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Candyce Wright invited family and friends to gather in the rooms this morning for the pre-game activities for the Women’s Dev. Team.
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Darcy Langford (C) and Erin Nicholas (VC) spoke about their journey with the women’s squad over the past six seasons. Dave Nicholas gave his perspective on the women’s program as a parent and volunteer. Maddy Suppa finished off by talking about her move to the club for 2023, remarking on the welcoming and supportive coaches and team mates.
Club legends Greg Krenn, from GK Travel & Cruise, and Ray Lacey were also there as parents. Well done Candyce and thank you to the speakers! Photo by Kate V.
50 GAMES | STACEY PONTON
Congratulations to Stacey Ponton as she plays her 50th Game for Boronia.
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Pont has been one of the most skilled players our Women’s Squad has seen since she started towards the end of our inaugural year. Spending time at both ends of the ground, Pont has spent the majority of the last few seasons at half back.
Her great football IQ, ability to read the play and penetrating kick saw her finish Runner Up in the D Squad Best and Fairest in 2021, before playing mostly Senior football since.
Congratulations Pont!
2024 RE-SIGNINGS | FAIRCHILD & COLLINS
BHFNC is excited to announce that Damon Fairchild and Jayden Collins have both re-signed for the 2024 season.
Damon Fairchild is a 2018 senior premiership player and has rarely been out of our best players in season 2023. As a classic utility player who is dependable and consistent; he adds class to any Hawka lineup!
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Jayden Collins, also a 2018 senior premiership player, is a former Bob Henry Medalist and top-class Centre Half Back of the competition who is rarely if ever beaten by a big forward.
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Player Appreciation Night | Saturday 5 August
2024 RE-SIGNINGS | HANNON x 2
BHFNC is excited to announce that both Luke & Josh Hannon, have re-signed for the 2024 season.
Luke Hannon played in the 2018 senior premiership is a dual Bob Henry Medalist, a senior assistant coach, and a classic utility player.
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Josh Hannon played in the 2018 premiership and is having a break out year in 2023 as the dominant ruck of the competition who has rarely beaten all season!
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Women’s Coaching Month | Dakota Walker
As part of Women’s Coaching Month AFL Victoria are recognising coaches right across community football, including our very own Under 9’s Mixed coach Dakota Walker.
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“This is her second year with the children and they adore her. The boys and girls all gravitate to her and she is setting a wonderful example for others”. Dakota is a huge asset to BHFNC and we thank her for her ongoing contributions to the club.